The Gate Inn at Marshside, Chislet, could be described as one of Kent’s best kept secrets. This charming 220 year old building sits alongside a stream, serving excellent cask ales, and hearty home cooked food.

The first Rye Ukulele Festival is taking place at the town’s Cinque Ports pub on Sunday, May 24.
It has been organised by the Rye Ukulele Experiment, a group of ukulele enthusiasts based in the town, and more than a dozen other bands from Kent and Sussex have already signed up to join them in performing at the event.